72 hours after notification to the next of kin that remains are released for disposition $15/day

Body Release

Regular business hours* No charge

After hours** (with approval) $38

*Monday – Friday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*Weekends and Holidays 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

**Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or after 5:30 p.m.

**Weekends & Holidays by appointment

Body Transport

(Within Sacramento County only) $400.00

Vehicle Storage

Vehicle Storage $10.00 per day

Indigent Cremation​

Families may find themselves financially unable to cover costs related to the final disposition of their loved one. Sacramento County offers cremation for individuals with little or no income or resources. To qualify, both the decedent and the person legally responsible for the disposition of the remains must be indigent.

To apply for the indigent program Contact the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office directly at (916) 874-9320.